A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from New Philadelphia and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, New Philadelphia
Within 60 miles of New Philadelphia there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Akron (6), Canton (5), and Massillon (2). The farthest listed company is about 53 miles out. Canton Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 21.7 miles from New Philadelphia. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. New Philadelphia is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 21.7, 21.7, 21.8 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 31 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
Closest matches for New Philadelphia: Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (47.2 miles away, based in Ravenna, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Canton, 4.4 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Akron (45.3 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.7 miles away, based in Massillon, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What New Philadelphia Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in New Philadelphia come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
At the state level, the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial plumbing, hydronics and HVAC contractors; for residential work the state board may lack authority, and local building departments handle code compliance and any local contractor licensing. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near New Philadelphia
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: New Philadelphia, OH
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a New Philadelphia technician which parts to bring.